Episode #141. Today’s personal understanding topic is about owning your marketing career so that it is fulfilling to you, and the steps you can take to be proactive and intentional to move towards your ideal role. 

Abby’s guest to discuss this is David Brewerton, Growth Marketing Director of Monzo. Initially starting his marketing career in digital marketing, David broadened his marketing roles to have more strategic impact and has worked with brands such as Tesco Mobile, Metro Bank and now Monzo.  

In this episode, David shares his definition of owning your marketing career, perception as reality, the art of giving and receiving feedback, his story of finding an ideal role after redundancy and the value of building your profile and making connections.  

Plus David’s career highs and lows and advice for marketers of tomorrow. 



00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction to ‘Owning your Career’ 

00:02:12 Defining Career Ownership 

00:03:55 Perception as Reality 

00:06:11 Why Personal Branding is Valuable 

00:08:52 The Importance of Authenticity 

00:14:27 Feedback as a Tool for Growth 

00:17:52 David's Approach to Securing a New Role Following Redundancy  

00:22:35 Building a Profile Online 

00:27:24 Proactive Career Ownership 

00:37:13 Mapping Career Goals and Vision 

00:39:15 Finding Your Tribe 

00:41:27 Learning from Experience 

00:41:40 Advice for Marketers of Tomorrow 

Host: Abigail (Abby) Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedIn

Guest:  David Brewerton | LinkedIn

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